Leading Teacher Range 3: Curriculum Leader (Year 11 & 12)Job posted: 25/09/2024Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025 - 26/01/2028Organisation: Schools (Government)Salary: Salary not specifiedOccupation: Education and TrainingReference: 1439687Location ProfileJoin Auburn High School: Where Excellence and Innovation ThriveAuburn High School offers a unique academic and extra-curricular program that caters for a culturally and linguistically diverse student population. The school has an excellent reputation in the community as a welcoming and high-performing government school. The school has an SFO of 0.19 and an SFOE of 0.14, considered a very high socio-economic demographic. The current student population is around 720, with enrolments projected to reach 900 in the next five years.The unique school program is structured around several specialised programs that complement the Victorian Curriculum. Year 7-9 students have access to SEAL, French Bi-National or French Language Immersion programs. Year 10-12 students may select from VCE, VM, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program.Auburn High School is the only Victorian government secondary school offering a bi-national French program. The French program is internationally recognised and offers students a creative, dynamic, and modern approach to language learning. The program has been designed to meet the requirements of both the Victorian and French governments.The teaching teams at Auburn High School operate in a collaborative team environment where high expectations exist. Each year level has an Auburn Learner Quality (ALQ) that guides teachers and students in their work.Each lesson is purposefully designed using Marzano's instructional model (GANAG), underpinned by high-yield teaching strategies to improve learning. All staff work collaboratively in teams to develop and review the curriculum, develop assessment tasks, collect data, and measure student progress.Auburn High School is well-connected to its school community and is a school of choice for families and staff. Teaching and support staff who align with our values, are passionate about education and who are committed to high expectations are welcome to join our team.Are you an enthusiastic educator eager to make a difference? Auburn High School invites you to join our team. Our motto, "Thinking Beyond," reflects our dedication to exceptional student outcomes and continuous growth.Selection CriteriaSC1 Demonstrated expert knowledge of the relevant curriculum. Demonstrated ability to lead and manage the implementation of school priorities, and the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills across the curriculum.SC2 Demonstrated ability to lead the planning and implementation of high impact teaching strategies that respond to student learning needs.SC3 Demonstrated exemplary ability to monitor and assess student learning at a class, cohort or whole-school level and use this data to lead improvement initiatives.SC4 Demonstrated exemplary interpersonal and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to lead collaborative relationships with students, colleagues, parents and the broader school community focused on student learning, agency, wellbeing and engagement.SC5 Demonstrated ability to model behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values and support colleagues to adopt these behaviours and attitudes.RoleLeading teachers will be highly skilled classroom practitioners and undertake leadership and management roles commensurate with their salary range. The role of leading teachers is to improve the skill, knowledge and performance of the teaching workforce in a school or group of schools and to improve the curriculum program of a school.Leading teachers are responsible for coordinating a number of staff to achieve improvements in teaching and learning which may involve the coordination and professional support of colleagues through modelling, collaborating and coaching.Leading teachers are expected to lead and manage a significant area or function within the school with a high degree of independence to ensure the effective development, provision and evaluation of the school's education program.ResponsibilitiesVision:To lead a Year 11 & Year 12 curriculum at AHS that is rigorous and optimises the opportunity for student achievement and growth. This Leading Teacher will work with the School Improvement Team (SIT) and contribute to the development and delivery of the school's Annual Implementation Plan (AIP) and School Strategic Plan (SSP) goals and outcomes.Strategic Leadership:Leads the development and documentation of curriculum and subject offerings in Year 11 and Year 12 programs in alignment with the Victorian Certificate of Education (including Vocational Major), International Baccalaureate and School Strategic Plan (SSP) Goals.Lead teaching teams to improve VCE, VM & IB student outcomes, through the analysis of data to inform the curriculum planning and implementation of Study Designs.Leads the implementation of the VCAA assessment principles.Leads the development of curriculum and lessons for the Year 11 and Year 12 study periods, including the delivery of careers education, study skills and the capabilities within the Victorian Curriculum 2.0.Responsibilities:Support and guide staff through Unit 3 and 4 Audits.Leads the development of the Auburn Learner Qualities (Critical Thinking and Character) in teaching and learning, and broader year level programs.Oversees course counselling and subject selection policies and processes for students entering Year 11 and Year 12 students.Leads staff to accurately assess and report student unit outcomes (S and N) and provides targeted curriculum support and interventions for students who are at risk.Lead the implementation of the VCE and IB practice exams, preparation periods and final external examinations.Collaborate with the Assistant Principal (Teaching and Learning) to ensure that the VCE Vocational Major and ATAR program is compliant with VCAA policies and processes.Promotion of Senior School programs throughout the school and local community.Improved VCE results through the opportunity for professional learning teams to reflect on areas of improvement in student outcomes and teacher practice.Lead the development of an accurate internal School Assessed Coursework (SAC) calendar.Collaborates with the Careers, Pathways and Transitions Coordinator, and career and employment providers to establish programs and pathways at Auburn High School.Member of the School Improvement Team (SIT), Teaching & Learning Team, and Curriculum & Learning Team (CLT).Other duties as assigned by the Principal.Who May ApplyTeachers currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and qualified to teach and/or have demonstrated experience in the curriculum area(s) specified for the position.EEO AND OHS CommitmentApplicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all.Child Safe StandardsVictorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment.Application requirements:Please include a cover letter and CV with 3 current professional referees as part of the attached resume.Your Selection Criteria should contain no more than 6 pages.Conditions of EmploymentAll staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website.VIT LANTITETo be eligible for employment, transfer or promotion in the principal or teacher class a person must have provisional or full registration from the Victorian Institute of Teaching.
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